I82.819
Billable codeEmbolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity
The ICD-10 code for embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity is I82.819.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I82.811Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right lower extremity
- I82.812Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of left lower extremity
- I82.813Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of lower extremities, bilateral
- I82.819Embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of unspecified lower extremity
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 4536Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
I82.819 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.